Nominations Being Accepted for Educational Hero Award

Paw Paw Public Schools is accepting nominations for the 2011 “Educational Hero Award” as coordinated by the Van Buren Intermediate School District. Nominees can include teachers, classroom aides, support staff, volunteers, community members or any individuals who support education in an outstanding way.

This program was launched in 2010 in school districts throughout Van Buren County to recognize people who excel in their field and/or make a positive impact on the quality of education. The 2010 Paw Paw award winners were Don Barnhouse - Paw Paw Middle School Principal, Claudia Lee – Paw Paw High School teacher, and volunteer Christine Mortimore.

Nominations from district residents and employees are being accepted at Paw Paw Public Schools’ Central Office through the end of February. Nomination forms are available online at www.ppps.org or at any of the school building offices and contain more information about the award. Award recipients will be recognized at a banquet held in their honor on June 7, 2011.